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Jellef Family History

Jellef Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jelle, Jelley, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller, Ellen, Peller

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Where is the Jellef family from?

You can see how Jellef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellef family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jellef families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellef's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jellef families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jellef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellef census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Jellef. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jellef. For the veterans among your Jellef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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